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uk hip hop
Parent Genre: hip hop

UK hip hop is a genre that emerged in the late 1990s and has since gained popularity in the UK and around the world. It is characterized by its unique blend of American-style rap and British cultural influences. The genre often deals with social and political issues, as well as personal struggles and experiences. UK hip hop has seen a resurgence in recent years, with a new generation of artists bringing their own unique styles and perspectives to the genre.


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List of uk hip hop artists

Here is a list of uk hip hop artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the uk hip hop genre. You can find out what uk hip hop genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

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